HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDN 2018-12-11 Item 2D - Discussion - Policy Options Related to Sound TransitTO:
City of Tukwila
I FOR ATIO AL E ORANDU
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee
FROM: Jack Pace, Community Development Director
BY: Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: November 30, 2018
SUBJECT: Policy options regarding Sound Transit
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
ISSUE
Staff has identified several issues related to Sound Transit facilities and anticipated service
within the City. This memo provides the City Council members with potential options to address
the City's concerns in a manner that benefits Tukwila residents and businesses.
BACKGROUND
Tukwila currently has two operational stations: Tukwila International Boulevard Station (TIBS)
and Tukwila Commuter Rail Station. The Sound Transit 3 (ST3) Plan that was approved by
voters in 2016 includes another Light Rail Station near Boeing Access Road and a 1-405 Bus
Rapid Transit (BRT) station at TIBS.
DISCUSSION
Link Light Rail
Tukwila City Council entered into a Development Agreement with Sound Transit for
development of Light Rail in 2004. Also, the Council approved the Unclassified Use Permit
(UUP) for the Link Light Rail in 2004. This approval required three years of noise and vibration
monitoring and testing by Sound Transit. Also, prior to the UUP the Director of Community
Development issued the Parking Determination in 2004, which included detailed conditions
related to parking usage, monitoring, and increasing parking supply based on demand.
Sound Transit conducted the first year noise testing in 2009 and the measurements identified
several locations with noise or vibrations levels exceeding the Federal Transit Administration's
(FTA) criteria. In 2011, the Dispute Resolution Settlement Agreement was entered between the
City and Sound Transit addressing the noise and parking issues. The requirements for the noise
and vibration monitoring and reporting to the City as stipulated by the Settlement Agreement
have been met. The conditions of the Settlement Agreement related to parking are not being
met.
In addition to the parking concerns the Tukwila Police Department has expressed that security
and safety concerns have not been resolved. There are concerns about additional calls for
service: In 2017, the Tukwila Police Department responded to 337 calls for service at the Light
Rail Station, averaging 28 calls for service per month. There are consistently large groups
loitering on the property. Illegal parking has resulted in the blocking of streets and driveways in
the vicinity particularly during Sounders, Mariners and Seahawks games. Issues related to
access to camera feeds and the camera system at the station continue. Additionally, there are
issues related to inadequate access to restrooms by the public due to implementation of the
token system.
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The Development Agreement sets forth the steps to follow in order to resolve disputes such as
these. The City has not initiated the dispute resolution process.
1-405 Bus Rapid Transit
The Sound Transit 3 (ST3) Plan was approved by voters in 2016 to expand the regional mass
transit system with new light rail, bus rapid transit and commuter rail stations. The 1-405 Bus
Rapid Transit (BRT) will serve communities from Burien to Lynnwood. The 1-405 BRT project
includes new parking facilities in Renton and Kirkland; a new bus fleet and new maintenance
facility near Bothell. Bus service will run every 10 minutes during peak hours and every 15
minutes during off-peak hours, providing up to 19 hours of service Monday- Saturday and up to
17 hours on Sunday.
In Tukwila, a BRT station is planned at Tukwila International Boulevard Link Light Rail station
(TIBS). ST3 Representative Project anticipated locating the BRT station within the TIBS site. As
part of level one evaluation of options Sound Transit is considering an alternate option of
locating a new BRT station along SR 518 with a pedestrian bridge to the TIBS. Sound Transit
anticipates significant reduction in the travel time under this option. The new BRT service will
bring additional riders to the TIB station and may bring additional bus service on site to connect
to the BRT service. Both of those factors will bring generate additional trips to and through the
facility.
Sound Transit envisions starting the BRT service by 2024 with project refinements and Sound
Transit Board approval of refinements in the first quarter of 2019. See Attachment B for the list
of stops planned between Burien and Lynnwood and the overall project schedule. Staff had
asked Sound Transit to consider a stop, possibly at the Commuter Rail Station, to connect BRT
with the growing residential and employment base in the Southcenter area and other modes of
transit. Southcenter is a designated Urban Center by King County and the Puget Sound
Regional Council and as such should be served by high capacity transit. Sound Transit staff has
indicated that since it was not in the list of ST3 representative projects the scope of the BRT
route does not include a stop at the Tukwila Commuter Rail Station. An interagency group
comprising of staff from various cities along the route has been meeting on a monthly basis.
Also, a quarterly meeting of the elected members from various cities has been held a few times.
Additionally, Sound Transit solicited public comments via an online open house.
Some issues for Tukwila to consider are what are desired changes to the TIB station given the
community's goals for the area - what impacts to parking and access should be addressed,
should the City push for a transit oriented development (TOD) at the station, and what public
process to use for changes to the TIBS station since the original design was approved as part of
the UUP permit by Tukwila City Council.
City's Vision for the TIB Station
Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan envisions a transit -oriented development (TOD) node around
Tukwila International Station with a mix of mid to high rise office, multifamily residential and
hospitality uses with structured parking that builds on the momentum of the Tukwila
International Boulevard Station's proximity to SeaTac Airport (see Attachment C for
Comprehensive Plan goals and policies). Another implementation policy of the Comprehensive
Plan is to optimize opportunities for transit -supportive redevelopment in and around the station
by partnering with the City of SeaTac and Sound Transit. Also, the City of Tukwila is a signatory
to the Growing Transit Communities a region wide coalition of businesses, developers, local
governments, transit agencies and nonprofit organizations to encourage high quality, equitable
development around rapid transit and work towards implementing VISION 2040's growth
strategy.
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Congress for New Urbanism Workshop — TOD design ideas for TIB station
As part of the Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) workshop to implement the City's vision for
the TIB area in 2017, Sound Transit TOD and CNU staff explored design ideas that included
redeveloping the park and ride lot into a higher -density mix of transit -supportive uses including
housing, commercial, and office, while providing the same amount of parking but in a structure
rather than at surface level. See Attachment D for illustrations of some design ideas for the TIB
station showing a new parking deck that adds capacity for new development on the parking lot
and infill on the lot north of Southcenter Boulevard. This redevelopment could address the issue
of safety in the station lots by providing 24-hour presence with apartments, offices and
commercial uses.
Commuter Rail Station on Longacres Way
The conditions of approval of the Parking Determination for the Commuter Rail station are not
being met. The parking demand exceeds the parking supply.
Community Connections: pilot project by Metro
Metro started working with Tukwila in Fall of 2018 on a Community Connections project to
develop innovative and cost-efficient transportation solutions in areas of Tukwila not well
connected to frequent transit. The program aims to develop, test, and evaluate new
transportation services with the help of a group of Tukwila resident stakeholders and community
partners. New transportation services implemented as part of the project are intended to take
advantage of innovative ideas, unique partnerships, or emerging technology to meet the
community's first- and last -mile transportation needs.
POLICY OPTIONS
1. Tukwila International Boulevard Station
If Sound Transit selects to locate the Tukwila 1-405 BRT station within the TIBS site, then the
policy options for Tukwila are:
A) Enforce the Settlement Agreement for more parking; or
B) Redesign the station site and facilitate transit -oriented development on the current
station site
Option A involves increasing parking capacity at the station site, which may not solve the
parking woes for Tukwila residents. Given its stature as a regional parking facility, parking
availability for Tukwila residents would not change even if significant parking capacity is added.
Under Option B there is an opportunity to implement the community's vision:
• potential TOD development on the north lot and possibly part of the south lot,
• redesign the bus transfer area to accommodate the increase in buses in the future to
reflect that TIBS is a multi -modal transit hub;
improve bicycle and pedestrian access to station from surrounding community and
address operational issues.
Additionally, Option B (TOD option), could include working with Metro and Sound Transit to
establish a permanent solution similar to the Community Connectors pilot project to increase
access for Tukwila residents and businesses to the station without having to drive to the station.
Alternately, if Sound Transit selects to locate the new BRT station on the freeway (SR 518) with
a pedestrian bridge to the TIBS, the opportunity for transit -oriented development will likely be on
the properties that lie on the south side of SR 518.
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2. Advocate for advancing opening of Boeing Access Road Infill Station
As part of ST3 passage another station is planned near Boeing Access Road in Tukwila. There
are some development projects in the pipeline around Boeing Access Road. The current
schedule shows this station opening in 2031. The City needs to determine if Tukwila should be
doing advance planning for the location of the station and advocating for advancing the opening
date. Also, there may be an opportunity to work with Metro to plan the station as a future transit
center for express busses that currently serve downtown Seattle.
3. Parking at Commuter Rail Station
Require more parking at the Tukwila Commuter Rail Station; or explore a partnership with
Sound Transit to further the Strander Boulevard extension project; possibly get future BRT stop
to connect the Southcenter area; extend Community Connections program to this station; and/or
get pedestrian improvements.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
n/a
RECOMMENDATION
Discussion only
ATTACHMENTS
A. Dispute Resolution Settlement Agreement
B. 1-405 BRT list of stations, schedule, and TIBS station alternatives
C. TIB Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies
D. CNU workshop illustration for TIBS
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Attachment A
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Council Approval N/A
Dispute Resolution Settlement Agreement Regarding Noise and Parking
Between
City of Tukwila, Washington
And
Sound Transit
(Reference City Contract Number 04-086)
The purpose of this Dispute Resolution Settlement Agreement is to confirm the
agreement between Sound Transit and City of Tukwila regarding the issues discussed
during the dispute resolution process initiated on November 9, 2010. Since the opening
of the light rail system in July 2009, issues have arisen between the City and Sound
Transit regarding noise and parking at the Tukwila International Boulevard Light Rail
Station (Tukwila Station).
Over the past few months, Sound Transit and the City have met in a good -faith
effort to resolve these disputes, as provided for in the Development and Transitway
Agreement executed between our two agencies in December 2004. We have reached a
mutually satisfactory resolution of the issues and both agencies remain committed to
working together in a collaborative mariner to see that the commitments included in this
letter are completed in a timely and efficient mariner.
To this end, the City and Sound Transit have agreed to settle the disputes as
follows, subject to necessary approvals:
Link Light Rail Noise Mitigation
A dispute arose following initial, noise level readings in the First Year Noise and
Vibration Testing Results prepared by Michael Minor and Associates (dated December 9,
2009), which exceeded the FIA noise criteria in certain places along the Link Light Rail
route in Tukwila.
The resolution to this dispute is as follows:
1. Sound Transit is currently in compliance with the FIA noise criteria, and will
continue to comply with the 1--1A noise criteria throughout the City.
2. Sound Transit will install approximately 2700 feet of Type I noise barrier in the
vicinity of the Duwarnish River neighborhood area, replacing the existing Type II
noise barrier. The existing Type 2 barriers in three other locations will remain.
3. Sound Transit will mitigate and maintain noise levels at all other locations along
the alignment with measures that may include continued use of Type 2 noise
barriers, rail grinding, track lubricators, residential sound insulation, or other
measures as determined by Sound Transit to be necessary and effective.
4. Sound Transit will prepare a supplement to the 2010 noise report required under
the Unclassified Use Permit addressing the proposed mitigation; a schedule for
installing the Type 1 barriers, reasoning for proposing Type 1 barriers as
mitigation in the Duwarnish River neighborhood area; durability of Type 2 noise
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barriers; maintenance and/or replacement requirements for the Type 2 noise
barriers; and commitment and schedule for monitoring. The supplement to the
noise report will be submitted to the City within 30 days of the effective date of
this Agreement.
5. The goal of the Parties is to maintain and monitor noise mitigation as necessary,
and to sunset the monitoring requirement within two years following completion
and submission of the 2011 Wheel -Rail Noise Study to the City, as contemplated
by the original UUP noise condition, unless the Parties mutually agree to an
extension. In 2011, the City will perform a review of the 2010 noise report and
supplement including field measurements of noise and vibration. Sound Transit
will not submit a 2011 noise and vibration report but will submit a 2012 report
following installation of the Type 1 barrier, and will submit a 2013 final report.
Sound Transit will develop and implement a long-telln noise maintenance and
monitoring program based on recommendations in the 2011 Wheel Rail Noise
Study, authorized by the Sound Transit Board on March 10, 2011. Sound Transit
will share the monitoring results with the City at various intervals, as
recommended in the study.
6. The City will review the supplement to the 2010 noise report, for compliance with
the original UUP noise condition. Any permit applications and nighttime noise
variance application required for installation of the Type 1 noise mitigation will
be reviewed administratively and concurrently. A public works permit (long term
type D) will be required for installation of the Type 1 barriers, but a building
permit is not required. There will be a public informational meeting and comment
period for the above -mentioned actions and the City will issue its decisions in a
timely manner. The City's decisions may be appealed to the City Hearing
Examiner.
Tukwila International Boulevard Light Rail Station Parking
A dispute arose regarding the need for additional parking at the Tt
consistent with the City's 2004 Parking Determination.
The resolution to this dispute is as follows:
ila Station,
1. Conditions have changed since the 2004 Parking Determination was issued by the
City. Sound Transit's long-term strategy is to extend light rail to South 200th
Street on an accelerated schedule, subject to Sound Transit Board approval
anticipated in July 2011, where 600 to 1050 additional parking stalls are currently
planned. It is anticipated that the South 200th and University Link projects will be
completed in 2016 when passenger service will commence. It is further
anticipated that the addition of parking spaces south of the Tukwila Station, will
provide an attractive alternative for some of the current users of Tukwila Station
parking.
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2. Sound Transit shall provide the Airport Link Extension Parking Demand Study to
the City within 30 days of the effective date of this Agreement.
3. Sound Transit shall continue to monitor on -site and off -site Link Light Rail
related parking utilization, and implement measures to help mitigate significant
hide & ride parking should it occur as required by the 2004 Parking
Determination.
4. Following a twelve month period of operation of the South 200th and University
Link projects (2017), during which service levels and ridership are expected to
normalize, Sound Transit will prepare and submit to the City a parking study for
the Tukwila Station based on a mutually agreed upon scope of work. No other
parking studies will be required until this time except the scope of work shall be
submitted as part of the Parking Deteiiiiination amendment request referenced in
paragraph 6 below.
5. The City shall defer the requirements of the July 1, 2004 Parking Determination,
including the requirement to provide additional parking at the Tukwila Station,
until December 31, 2017, provided Sound Transit makes measurable progress to
accelerate the extension to South 200th. The measurable progress shall include
obtaining Sound Transit Board approval; obtaining all required permits from the
City of SeaTac; and awarding the contract for construction so that additional
parking is constructed prior to University Link opening.
6. Sound Transit and the City will work together in good faith to identify potential
revisions to the 2004 Parking Detellilination consistent with this Agreement and
Sound Transit will request amendments to the 2004 Parking Determination,
together with all supportive documents before December 31, 2012. This will be
processed as a Type II Decision pursuant to the City's Land Use Code.
The parties have executed this Agreement as of the last date indicated below. This
Agreement shall become effective subject to approval by the Sound Transit Board,
SOUND TRANSIT
CITY OF TUKWILA
By
Steve Lancaster, City Administrator
Date: July , 2011
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recorded during a series of City -sponsored "Community Conversations" with residents. The Tukwila
City Council and Planning Commission then met in joint work sessions to review community input
and discuss their ideas for the future of the TIB District. Out of this, a new vision for the TIB District
was crafted:
The vision for the Tukwila International Boulevard District is an area that is a
complete neighborhood with a thriving, multicultural residential and business
community with vibrant places to live, work, shop, and play for everyone.
The District is a safe and walkable destination with an authentic, main street
character that is connected to other destinations. There is an emphasis on
self-sustaining, living wage employment opportunities within the District.
COMMUNITY VISION FOR THE FUTURE
The vision is a TIB District that is a "complete neighborhood" with places to live, work, shop and
play. The area is an enjoyable, affordable and prosperous community with a positive resident and
business -friendly image. The District has a distinctive identity and character that is different from
other neighborhoods and retail areas in the City. This includes many businesses in the corridor that
are immigrant -owned and provide retail and commercial services to a diverse customer base. This
diversity remains an asset to the neighborhood, the City and the region.
TIB is known more for its community focus and less as a thoroughfare. It is safe and walkable, with an
authentic main street character. It embraces its international flavor and draws visitors to its unique
collection of restaurants, arts and shopping experiences. The TIB neighborhood is well-connected to
other local and regional destinations, with excellent access to transit, highways and SeaTac airport.
A network of sidewalks, trails and paths also connects to nearby parks, schools, open spaces and
amenities. Local trolleys add another alternative way to get from the District to other parts of the
City for visiting, shopping or working.
New centers or"nodes"are emerging along the Boulevard, building upon opportunities that take
advantage of the light rail station and the proximity to the airport and an expanding mixed -use
development centered on the Tukwila Village project at the intersection of South 144th andTIB.
Office and commercial services at the light rail station are more regional -serving and higher density
than the neighborhood -focused development further north, but each development energizes the
other and they are linked via sidewalks and transit. Travelling away from the Boulevard, the more
urban -scaled buildings transition in size and design to better match the character of the adjacent
single-family neighborhoods.
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GOAL 8.1
The Tukwila International Boulevard District is a walkable
neighborhood with places to live, work, shop and play.
GOAL 8.2
At key locations on TIB, there are well -designed, pedestrian -oriented
mixed -use centers or "nodes" with distinct character.
POLICIES
.2.1 Continue to focus redevelopment efforts on carefully chosen "nodes" of more intensive
development along TIB to maximize the impact of the City's investments, create
momentum, and foster faith in the vision for the TIB district.
POLICIES — VILLAGE NODE
AT SOUTH 144TH AND TIB
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Designate this area for an attractive, walkable,
locally -oriented mix of uses, including multifamily
residential, neighborhood -serving retail and
services, restaurants, civic and social gathering
spaces, and other people -intensive and customer -
oriented activities that build on the momentum
from the Tukwila Village project.
Generate high levels of foot traffic vital to the
success of the node by attracting an "anchor"that
draws customers and allows them to park once and
walk to adjacent retail.
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Figure 3. TIB District "Node Concept"
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Village Node
Transit -Oriented Development Node
POLICIES —TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
(TOD) NODE AT TUKWILA INTERNATIONAL
BOULEVARD STATION
8.2.4 Designate this area for a more intensive,
transit -oriented mix of mid- to high-rise office,
multifamily residential and hospitality uses and
services, with structured parking that builds
on the momentum of the Tukwila International
Boulevard Station's proximity to SeaTac Airport
and generates jobs for the community.
8.2.
Identify and promote an "identity"for the area
around the Tukwila International Boulevard
Station that is distinct from other stations along
the LINK light rail alignment.
Optimize opportunities for transit -supportive
redevelopment in and around the station by
partnering with the City of SeaTac and Sound
Transit to shape TOD policies and practices in the
master plan.
POLICIES — VILLAGE AND TOD NODES
3.2.7 Ensure that the master plans for the Tukwila
Village and TOD nodes encourage and incentivize
the redevelopment of large parcels, promote
assembly of smaller parcels, and identify
opportunities for shared parking, pedestrian
linkages, and subregional infrastructure needs,
such as surface water and recreation.
8.2,8 Focus master planning for the nodes on non -
auto -oriented uses. Emphasize good pedestrian
experiences and connections to nearby
residential areas, businesses and amenities.
8.2.9 Ensure that the Zoning Code and design
guidelines support the types of development
envisioned in the nodes.
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Implementation Strategies
Vilb/ge Node
0� Develop amaster plan for the Village Node area.
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|nthe interim before amaster plan iSprepared, revise the boundaries for the Urban Renewal
Overlay (URO) District, and amend the URO District development regulations to facilitate the
types and forms of development envisioned by the Village Node concept, including:
�- Explore implementing an incentive system for an
increased height allowance.
� Relax the standard Of759hofrequired parking hJbe
provided iD8Oenclosed structure; consider l:l Or3]
surface -to -enclosed parking ratios with a street wall
on7596Ofthe par[e|'sfrontage.
� Explore options for atraditional anchor (en,agrocery
store)aswell asthe potential for attracting orfacilitating
anunconventional anchor, U.e,aninternational market
|naform similar tnPike Place KAarkpt,that builds on
the existing character ofthe District, supports fledgling
retailers, and generates foot traffic for adjacent uses.
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Develop a master plan for the TOD Node area.
Promote the development potentialOflocations near the Tukwila International Boulevard Station
aSonly "one stop away from the airport."
In the interim before a master plan is prepared for the TOD Node, define and establish a TOD
Node overlay zone within one-half mile walking distance of the Tukwila International Boulevard
Station. However, this overlay should not include areas east Of42Od Avenue South, except
those parcels currently zoned for higher density along Southcenter Boulevard. (SoVndTranSit's
definition for PO[}states, "TD[Jis generally focused UDland within approximately one-half mile,
orTO-20minute walk, of8transit facility and along corridors that provide key connections to
the regional system ") Consider amending the development regulations toallow anincrease
inheight and density iDthe area tOthe north ofSR5l8,similar tOthat already permitted tOthe
south (10 stories), to attract jobs and commercial redevelopment. Ensure the preservation of
existing single-family neighborhoods.
Consider the recommendations of the Right Size Parking Study prepared for the Tukwila
International Boulevard Station area when determining parking requirements.
UNCONVENTIONAL ANCHORS
Unconventional anchors are being
developed across the U.S -Melrose
Market inSeattle, Grand Central
Market in Los Angeles, Reading
Terminal Market in Philadelphia,
and Union Market inWashington,
D.C. Many cfthese are housed in
epurpusedolder buildings, such
asauto repair shops, and feature a
mix ofindependent food purveyors,
local brewers and roasters, specialty
grocers, ethnic eateries and markets,
food carts, food trucks, artists and
communal tables.
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REDUCING CRIME
AND IMPROVING SAFETY
|nthoT|Barea, actions bvtheTukwi|a
Po|iceDepartment-suchasbicyc|e
patrols, the installation ofvideo
cameras, and the implementation ofa
neighborhoodvesouvcecenter-havo
resulted indecreased crime. With the ZU7]
seizure of three motels along T|Bthat
were the site for illegal activity, the Police
Department notes that one year later,
crime has dropped 3O%nnT|B,violent
crime has declined 4OY6,and there has
been a3O96decrease incalls for service.
Reducing crime, enforcing building health
and safety codes, and improving the
District's appearance are key goals for the
T|Bama. The Roles and Responsibilities
Element contains general goals, policies
and implementation measures calling for
creating apositive social environment,
and reducing and preventing crime to
create asense ofsafety and security. Goal
8.0and the related policy inthis section
provide additional direction specific tnthe
TIB District.
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POLICIES
8.91 Continue working with Sound Transit ODreducing
crime Jtthe Tukwila International Boulevard
Station.
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Public andprivate investment in the T0DistricthQs sparked
additional project and business success aO[//ncneospdthe
overall pace 0fredevelopment.
KnOLU{[UES
3.10.1 Invest public funds inthe infrastructure and public
amenities necessary tOcatalyze private investment,
stimulate the location ofbusinesses and housing,
and create anattractive neighborhood.
8.10,2 Invest public funds strategicallyt0acquire
and assemble substandard parcels, to remove
blighted uses, Ormake current land holdings more
developable.
8,10.3 Continue to formpublic/private partnerships, and
leverage private investment through development
agreements and incentives.
.4 Consider using City funding and City -owned
property tooffset development costs ofmarket rate
housing in"pioneer|ng"residential ormixed-use
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the iitotanation above 'aeon's tee t OP ;stoking south t0e4,3,t1 the nitet.itrair piaza and the station
at the harkga fauna. ptari capturi-i'.ort,ieis Cithe Cascade tivitturetairr Rang:rano
tu the oast Tear illuatrat inn show, eet fie of 1,IRL omit t-egicr,
1.0. ant:tress the ei.".eiie. safety in the stanon lots by orovaling 24-hCA,, pr. eAttl
zahres, and commercial uses. lbiS plats ccarld alto accommodate an airport betel with atirress
the 5ta1ii)11,
1.0 the right show tee. eXpAriSreepk ind the race crt
tion associated with the station today. Rather than best ;C=14. allot ride. this sag rill; iee
opprtL f acit,,a1rrng aestieta: sin as yvell as a gassearay TC, the It14,0011 international
Rotrietatitt P.CA>ti,
the titustration above shows the detail of the transfer plaza with snupfrorts
at street level and office, res:dentral or lodging uses Close. She bceidutg on
the east sine of the plaza wraps the parking structure, and the view of the
dramatis station is framed by the plaza, The existing condmcn ss shown ra
Mc photo below.
CONCEPT PLAN
The Ration plan on the atght indicates a new street to the north of South,
centerho levard along current property hut. this canncct:o°r should extend
to 152 s Street and would provide better pedestrian and bicycle access to the
station, inftll on the north side of Southcenterlouiesard would complete the
TOD development with residual sulfate parking behold the building.
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